Texas dove hunters got a timely reprieve from the blazing summer heat when a mild cool front passed through the state just ahead of the September 1 season opener in the North and Central Zones. The welcomed change in the weather spurred forecasts calling for overnight lows in the 60s and 70s and daytime highs in 90s across most of the state over the long Labor Day weekend.
The slight drop in temperatures surely made things more tolerable in field for hunters and their K9 buddies. Unfortunately, the nicer weather probably didn’t do squat for their wing shooting skills.
Most dove hunters are pretty crappy shots with a scattergun. Past studies have shown dove hunters will spend 5-9 shot shells for every bird they bag.
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